The FREE Thermal Compound comes in handy when changing out the Retention Retainer Bracket.
For the simple reason, removal of the heatsink is necessary in order to replace the Retention Retainer Bracket. Removing the heatsink will break the seal with the processor, which consists of the thermal compound between them. Therefore, reapplication of the thermal compound will be required and critical for proper heat transfer. Save yourself time and headaches by purchasing the kit from us. You will be glad you did.

NOTE: This Retention Retainer Bracket is the same as the one that utilizes a metal backing plate and screw fasteners. The difference is in method of installation, one uses push-pins to mount to the motherboard, and the other uses a metal backing plate and screws. You will need to retain the metal backing plate and hardware, if you should decide to use our bracket. The Retention Retainer Bracket in this listing comes with push-pins only.

Is your computer 5 years or older? Has your computer been operating erratically? Turning on and off unexpectedly in a middle of a program or failing to boot up normally? Moreover, you cannot figure out what is causing the problem. The condition and symptoms outlined above may indicate a Heatsink Retention Retainer Bracket failure. The bracket clip breaks and releases the hold down that fastens the Heatsink to the CPU. Therefore, the heatsink can no longer make proper contact with the CPU to extract the heat necessary to cool the CPU as designed to provide. Consequently, failure to correct this condition will cause the CPU and motherboard to literally meltdown rendering your computer useless. Armed with this new information, you can avert catastrophic failure by shutting down your machine and removing the panel to inspect the Heatsink Retention Retainer Bracket.

Upon inspection, if you discover that in fact, the clip on the Retention Retainer Bracket is broken. There is no need to panic. We have the perfect solution, a Replacement Heatsink Retention Retainer Bracket. This bracket is for a Socket 478, Top Clip style coolers with Pushpins, and designed to work in some desktop computers with Pentium 4 processors. See Illustration for details. The Retention Retainer bracket is made of a High Quality, Heavy Duty, Black, Polycarbonate, exceeds Original Equipment Manufacturer specifications, and designed to last.

Installation is easy and for a LIMITED TIME as a BONUS, you will receive a FREE packet ($4.99 value) of Thermal Compound to complete the repair. There is no need to run out to pick-up Thermal Compound to use on one occasion at the cost of $10.00, not to mention the time expended and gasoline wasted on the trip. Sit back and let your fingers do the walking and we will have the complete kit along with the FREE Thermal Compound delivered to your doorstep in matter of days! So without delay, order it today, and restore your computer to its Original condition once again.

The New CPU Heatsink Retention Retainer Bracket P4 Socket 478 with Free Thermal Compound is in stock and ready to ship.